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It was once thought that the Milwaukee Bucks would steamroll their way atop the league by this time during the offseason. They got a new coach in Adrian Griffin. Not to mention, Giannis Antetokounmpo got a perfect pick-and-roll partner in Damian Lillard. But, there are still doubts that haunt this squad. Kendrick Perkins pointed out […]

When you think about the MVP race in the NBA, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic are the first two names that come to mind. Jokic won the award in 2021 and 2022, while Embiid is the reigning MVP after winning it in 2023. There’s no denying that these big men are two of the best […]

The NBA is the best basketball league in the world. As a result, every season is ultimately grueling both physically and mentally for NBA players. Given that the league is highly competitive, it’s safe to assume that every NBA player must be in the best shape possible in order to succeed. With the goal of […]

All of the early-season concerns regarding the viability of the new-look Milwaukee Bucks seem to be in the past. After a slow 5-4 start to the season that included ugly, double-digit losses to Atlanta, Toronto and Orlando, the Bucks have since gone 19-4 and solidly established themselves as an inner circle title contender. In fact, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo put on another superstar display Wednesday night when the Milwaukee Bucks hit the Big Apple to play the Brooklyn Nets. The Bucks, winners of 10 of their last 12 games, never trailed after the first quarter and were led by Antetokounmpo who put up 32 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in the […]

The Brooklyn Nets rested most of their rotation against the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday on the back end of a back-to-back. While they fell 144-122 with Milwaukee pulling away late, several Nets rookies impressed during the first extended action of their NBA careers. Among those players was 2023 first-round pick Noah Clowney, who posted 14 points, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night, but they may be without Giannis Antetokounmpo. The superstar is listed as questionable due to calf injury management, via the NBA’s official injury report. The Greek Freak has managed to stay relatively healthy and last missed a game on November 15th against the Toronto […]

A few weeks ago, the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks were the subject of drama when Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn’t find the game ball following his franchise record 64-point game. The drama was intense enough that the Pacers went out and signed an enforcer immediately after. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was noticeably in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a 129-122 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Christmas Day, but Giannis Antetokounmpo still took time to post a light-hearted message to the fans after the game. “Merry Christmas! I hope everyone gets to spend some time with their loved ones this holiday season. 🎄🎅🏽” Giannis […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will visit the New York Knicks for the first game of a special five-game tilt on Christmas Day. It is also Milwaukee and New York’s second game at Madison Square Garden in three nights. Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the injury report after he dropped 28 points, seven rebounds, and seven […]

As we hit the Christmas Day checkpoint in the NBA, Joel Embiid continues to sit at the very top of the NBA MVP rankings, and for good reason. Nobody imagined Embiid being able to top his previous week by averaging 38.0 points and 12.5 rebounds per game, but here we are talking about the Philadelphia […]

It took Adrian Griffin to figure out the schematics for the Milwaukee Bucks. Now, all of those seem to have been fixed with Giannis Antetokounmpo having free reign over the paint. Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, and Damian Lillard also get to terrorize opponents with their shooting. All of this has netted the team an astounding […]

The Milwaukee Bucks topped the 130-111 on Saturday behind Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 28 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. After the game, Giannis took the time to make a young fan’s day, giving him his game worn size 16 shoes after signing them: Best Christmas ever for this kid. 💚 pic.twitter.com/chd6DWvYrC — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December […]

Merry Christmas, New York Knicks fans! Santa Claus has brought some presents early this year. Yes, that’s right. For 2023, you get not one, but two consecutive games against the star-studded Milwaukee Bucks.   In a jolly turn of events, the Knicks will engage the Bucks in back-to-back games at Madison Square Garden on Saturday […]

Apparently, the Giannis Antetokounmpo game ball fiasco hasn’t gone cold yet. Personalities all around the league are making references and speaking out on the incident involving the Milwaukee Bucks superstar. New York Knicks forward Julius Randle made a hilarious game ball gesture after his teammate Jalen Brunson dropped 50 points. Philadelphia 76ers’ Patrick Beverley said […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Winners of five consecutive games, the Bucks will put their win streak on the line at home on Thursday night against the Orlando Magic. However, Giannis’ status for this game continues to be uncertain, as the Bucks superstar appeared […]

In the most recent player ratings update for NBA 2K24, the game mirrors the on-court excellence of the NBA’s elite athletes. Dominating the December ratings, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Dončić, and Anthony Davis stand out with their superior performances. These players have not only thrilled basketball enthusiasts globally but have also translated their on-court prowess into […]

On December 13th, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers in a heated Eastern Conference matchup. The 140-126 victory was headlined by a monster 64-point effort by Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks star was agitated at the end of the game after the Pacers took the game ball. Patrick Beverley boldly revealed how he would have […]

While fans will miss out on the first Victor Wembanyama vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo matchup in Tuesday’s San Antonio Spurs vs Milwaukee Bucks game, there is a factor worth noting. Of the players often compared to Wemby through his first two months in the NBA, Antetokounmpo’s name isn’t mentioned much. Whether LeBron James because of the […]

Everyone knew that tall players in the NBA were the ones that needed to be given more care. Their high center of gravity and lanky frames make them more prone to injuries. This is why Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs are erring on the side of caution when it comes to Victor Wembanyama. […]

Fans often complain about the high free-throw attempts of players such as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid take. Giannis just achieved a historic feat scoring 64 points vs. the Indiana Pacers. Lost in the discourse of the game due to the hijinks surrounding the game ball is Giannis’s free throws. He made more free throws (24) […]

There have been some great centers in NBA history. Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, and Shaquille O’Neal are just a few of the legendary big men this league has seen. After claiming last season’s MVP award, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is looking to etch his name next to those who came before […]

Two monstrous men will face off for the first time on Tuesday as Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo meet when the San Antonio Spurs visit the Milwaukee Bucks. Ahead of his first-ever clash with The Greek Freak, Wemby offered an awesome take on Antetokounmpo’s game. Via Paul Garcia: “He is probably one of the players […]

In what would have otherwise been just another regular season win for the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, franchise legend Giannis Antetokounmpo wrote his name in the record books once again. The two-time NBA MVP surpassed NBA Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most rebounds in Bucks history with his 14th board of the […]

Records are meant to be broken. No matter how long they may stand,  young talents on the rise will always be destined to take over. And that’s just what Giannis Antetokounmpo did in the Milwaukee Bucks’ victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday. The Greek Freak broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record to cement himself as the […]

Another game ball was at stake for Giannis Antetokounmpo when the Milwaukee Bucks mopped Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets. He just surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the franchise record-holder for rebounds. Everyone was in full support of the Greek Freak notching the record tonight, including Adrian Griffin. The head honcho even poked fun at his […]

This time, the Milwaukee Bucks made sure that the game ball would end up in their possession. With Giannis Antetokounmpo setting a new franchise record, the Bucks made a concerted effort to secure the game ball following their 128-119 win over the Houston Rockets at home Sunday night. Bucks reserve guard AJ Green had the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks franchise loves its all-around players. Oscar Robertson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar both thrived by playing basketball the right way in this organization. But, there is a new king in town and he goes by the name of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak put on a show and lit Alperen Sengun’s Houston Rockets ablaze. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks picked up their fifth win in their past six contests on Saturday night by absolutely throttling the Detroit Pistons 146-114, and unsurprisingly, it was due in large part to another strong performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo. While winning is always fun, Antetokounmpo probably enjoyed a moment later in the game when he was […]

HOUSTON – Defense is the mindset. Defense is the culture. Following back-to-back wins against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Houston Rockets continue on their five-game winning streak with a 13-9 record in a steady climb up the rankings of the Western Conference. On Sunday, they will take their #2 in defensive rating and #1 in opponent […]

The Giannis Antetokounmpo game ball fiasco with the Indiana Pacers recently stole headlines. So when New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson dropped 50 points against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, Julius Randle and RJ Barrett discussed securing the game ball for Brunson. “Everybody knows what happened with Giannis,” Barrett said, via Stefan Bondy of the […]

It’s not too often that the topic of whoever deserves to take the game ball home becomes a contentious issue, but in the aftermath of the Milwaukee Bucks’ 140-126 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, the ball-stealing saga between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the entire Pacers locker room swept the nation. And Antetokounmpo’s former […]

The recent postgame fiasco between Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers has everyone in a social media frenzy. Some were quick to point out that Giannis Antetokounmpo deserved the game ball after a historic performance, while others felt the Bucks star was causing too much drama for something so insignificant. Former NBA player Isaiah Thomas weighed […]

Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo putting up a monster 64 points on Wednesday night, the grudge match between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers was marred by altercations, especially postgame when Antetokounmpo stormed the locker room in an attempt to retrieve the game ball. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal recently gave his two cents on the matter, […]

NBA 2K24 has recently rolled out a special tribute in honor of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the renowned forward of the Milwaukee Bucks, affectionately known as the ‘Greek Freak.’ This unique acknowledgment comes in the form of an exclusive digital player card. Specifically designed to commemorate Antetokounmpo’s extraordinary achievement, the card pays homage to his standout 64-point […]

On Wednesday night, tempers flared between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers. Giannis Antetokounmpo set a new Bucks record with 64 points in Milwaukee’s victory over the Pacers. He wanted the game-ball after the contest, however, the Pacers wanted to give the ball to rookie Oscar Tshiebwe, who scored his first NBA point in the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was flawless in Wednesday night’s 140-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Scoring a career-high 64 points on 20-of-28 shooting, 24-of-32 from the free-throw line, Giannis set a new Bucks record for points in a single game, a record held by Michael Redd with 57 points since 2006. Antetokounmpo was serenaded […]

As is so often the case, things in the Association got unnecessarily dramatic last night after the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers by the final score of 140-126. The takeaway story coming out of the game should’ve been simple: Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career-high and Milwaukee Bucks-best 64 points in the win, becoming one […]

The game-ball saga following the Milwaukee Bucks’ 140-126 win over the Indiana Pacers is overshadowing Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career night in which he scored 64 points; the Bucks also managed to avenge their previous two losses to Indiana, one of which came in the NBA In-Season Tournament semifinal, in the process. After the final buzzer, Antetokounmpo […]